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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,540

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $18,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $16,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelNew Beetlei3
Trim2.5LBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,690 $44,450
Base Invoice $17,747 $42,020
Sunroof 1,000 1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof 883 920
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 2,100 1,700
Options (change) 1,982 1,565
Destination 750 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $21,540 $39,645
Total Invoice $20,479 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,307
Model Year20102017
ModelNew Beetlei3
Trim2.5LBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$21,540$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,540$33,985
Total Invoice$20,479$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-5,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$31,786

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102017
ModelNew Beetlei3
Trim2.5LBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,965$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,294

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102017
ModelNew Beetlei3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in101.2 in
Length161.1 in157.4 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height59.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft311.8 ft3

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